Live Bait Restaurant

Not really sure what's with all the negative reviews, other than it has fairly recently changed hands and is not the same restaurant as before. It's been 10 years since I was here last, and I do remember it being fine, not enough to compare it to what it is now. But, this review is based on my most recent dinner experience. And it was overall great!Our waitress was also a bartender, and the other bartender also checked in on us. They got busier and still managed to take care of us, too! We took forever to order so we appreciated the patience and helpfulness. Those ladies were hustling, though!I will say dinner options didn't seem overly appealing for whatever reason, hence why it took us so long to order, but the appetizers sounded amazing! So my husband and I opted for a few of those to share for our meals instead. We each started with a caesar salad. My husband had a dryer salad and mine definitely had a lot more dressing, but we were both satisfied with those. I actually prefer more dressing. Then we shared several appetizers following the salads.We ordered the calamari, the portion was a bit small, but the breading was light and crispy. We also got the 1/2 pound Crab Claws - sautéed style (maybe about 30 smaller claws, I had expected fewer and larger ones instead) but they were delicious. Lots of garlic and butter! We also had the Firecracker Shrimp and Rockefeller Oysters. My husband ordered the "Shark bite" mixed drink special. He said it was great. I had really wanted Rosé wine, but they didn't have much of a wine selection. A few whites and maybe a red. I settled for beer instead. All in all, it was all good and there were no leftovers!

We just stopped for a snack. I have a half dozen oysters and they were huge! Wife had a salad. We did not check out the club or the outdoor section. The staff was very attentive and our food was delicious. Beer selection was decent and cold

This was one of my favorite spots to stop for food on our trip. The atmosphere was awesome. The kids really loved the fish tank and the sharks all over. The food was really good, my wife had the Mahi Mahi, and I had the grouper bites. My wife's food was the best Mahi I have ever had. I was trying to get the gator poboy, but they ran out minutes before I could order sadly. Great place to take the family!

Best service we had in Orange Beach. Other restaurants weren't bad, it is just that everyone at Live Bait was amazing. They were professional, friendly, and fast. We watched the guys cleaning tables, and they never stopped. We were so impressed overall that we asked to speak to the manager and praised the staff.I figure that since I complain when service is bad, it would be good to commend when it is top notch.We ordered gator bait bites for an app. They were good. Our table had the grouper tacos, bayou nachos, Megalodon platter, and seafood pasta. Those items are pictured. Two of our sons shared the platter and had leftovers. Everything was delicious and filling.10/10 will eat again.

We have eaten here multiple times and visited the club whenever Flora-Bama is too full. They have most of your typical Seafoods like crab legs and catch of the day, but the firecracker shrimp is one of our favorites. The food is always great and consistent, and the club in the back is up-to-date and modern. Mainly geared for the younger crowd. They have plenty of parking in the back. A mechanical BULL SHARK, and you can also feed turtles. This place is always my go-to after being exhausted from being on the beach all day.

We had breakfast here because everywhere else was an hour and half wait, yet the food, the waitress and atmosphere was phenomenal! We also had a party of 8, too. Once others find out about this place it will also have an hour and a half wait. Beignets, Benedicts, mimosas, chicken and waffles and much more. Scian was our waitress and she was on top of everything and a wonderful sense of humor!!!

One of my wife and I’s favorite restaurants in Orange Beach. Atmosphere is great, and the food is always delicious. Highly recommend!

I sat at the bar for dinner since it was just me dining tonight, and the bartender working was terribly not interested in doing his job. Zero personality, took forever to take my order. No refill offered on my empty tea, I had to ask for napkins and never checked to see how my meal was. Having said all of that, the 1 lbs steamed shrimp dinner was outstanding. Very nice sized shrimp seasoned and cooked to perfection.